Strategic Thinking Jobs in the South East

1 to 25 of 143 Strategic Thinking Jobs in the South East

Senior Manager Software Engineer - Farnborough Experienced Hires Farnborough

Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Vantage Point Global
Are you an experienced technology leader with a passion for driving modern engineering practices? Can you combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and a people-first approach? Then this leadership opportunity within our delivery team could be your next career move. What will I be doing? You'll be joining a leading global financial institution to help … payment services department. You'll play a pivotal role in delivering scalable, real-time systems built using modern technologies and practices, while also acting as a coach, mentor, and strategic partner to stakeholders across business and technology. What kind of work will I be doing? As a Senior Manager, Application Development, you will: Lead and inspire cross-functional teams … automation (TDD/BDD), and cloud-native development. Provide architectural direction on Java-based microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems. Collaborate with technology and business stakeholders to translate strategic goals into clear technical roadmaps and actionable outcomes. Promote a culture of innovation, resilience, security, and continuous learning across your teams. Guide individual development and team performance through coaching More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Customer Success Manager (North America accounts)

Brighton, Sussex, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
15below Group
ll play a key role in helping customers achieve measurable outcomes from our platform, while contributing to the growth and maturity of our Customer Success function. You'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, drawing on your knowledge of the travel industry, product expertise, and commercial awareness. You'll be: As a Senior Customer Success Manager at … ll play a key role in helping customers achieve measurable outcomes from our platform, while contributing to the growth and maturity of our Customer Success function. You'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, drawing on your knowledge of the travel industry, product expertise, and commercial awareness. You'll be: Forming strategic relationships with a small … handoffs to Support and Training teams, as needed Auditing customers' platform usage, presenting findings along with product updates and demos to drive best practise and feature adoption Holding regular strategic touchpoints, employing tactics such as business reviews, case studies, success stories and success planning to ensure customers achieve their desired outcomes Through those touchpoints, using questioning and listening skills More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Deputy Director Head of Service Operations - DEFRA - SCS1

Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Manchester Digital
role within Defra's operational IT function, Group Infrastructure and Operations (GIO). The role requires demonstration of deep and wide-ranging IT leadership skills in service management and strategic direction setting of the Service Operations functions. The Head of Service Operations is responsible for the effectiveness of operational IT services and user support to ensure optimum service availability … Service Operations functions, including strategy, to remain effective whilst supporting modern service delivery approaches, including Agile and DevOps. As such the role requires the ability to function seamlessly between strategic thinking and operational management of live services. The role's level of operational responsibility is high and includes leading through major disruption at times of major incidents including … technologies and management approaches. Knowledge and experience in leading in an operational environment. Knowledge of cyber security and cyber incident response Desirable a certification in Service Operations. Skills Required Strategic thinking and strategy development, especially in the area of IT services. Exceptional leadership skills, including in operational crisis situations, with the ability to develop and communicate an operational More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Sales and Marketing

Slough, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Active Silicon
you'll be responsible for designing and executing high-impact sales and marketing strategies that fuel company growth. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a blend of strategic thinking, team development, and direct involvement in key client relationships. The current product range is here - https://www.activesilicon.com/products/Summary Details Job Type: Permanent … Engineering degree or equivalent Experience: 10+ years in a similar role with experience of leading a team The type of person we are looking for We're seeking a strategic, ambitious leader with a proven track record in driving growth within a technical sales environment. You'll be a natural relationship builder, an inspiring team leader, and an excellent … development for both functions. Marketing Leadership Oversee all marketing campaigns across digital (SEO/SEA, email, social), traditional, and partner channels. Drive brand consistency and increase market awareness through strategic communications and campaigns. Conduct and apply market and competitor research to continuously refine positioning and go-to-market strategy. Sales Leadership Set sales targets, develop territory strategies, and lead More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Head of Data & AI

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
will partner with leaders across product, technology, risk, and operations to embed data into decision-making and product design. This high-impact role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for building high-performing data teams. Key Responsibilities: Strategy & Leadership: Define and lead the enterprise data strategy, championing a data-driven culture and transforming … SQL, dbt, Airflow, Snowflake, Looker/Power BI) and AI/ML tooling (e.g., Python, MLflow, MLOps). A track record of building and managing high-performing data teams. Strategic thinking and ability to influence senior stakeholders, comfortable in dual-regulated environments. HOW TO APPLY: Please send your CV via the Apply link on this page. More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £120,000 - £130,000 per annum
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Associate Director - Government Affairs

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
TechUK
and stakeholders as they prepare the UK for what comes next in a constantly changing world. Role Purpose: This role reports to the Deputy CEO and helps to provide strategic direction and senior policy engagement for techUK's Policy and Public Affairs programmes ('the policy team'). The role exists to provide strategic leadership for techUK's policy … development and engagement with the government. This role requires strong communication, relationship-building, and strategic thinking skills. Key Responsibilities: Developing and Implementing Strategies - Create and execute strategies to influence government policy and legislation based on a deep understanding of the interest, concerns and priorities of techUK's members Relationship Building - Build and maintain strong relationships with techUK members … Communication Skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed to effectively articulate the organisation's positions Relationship Building - Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders Strategic Thinking - Ability to develop and execute effective strategies to achieve the organisation's goals Essential Knowledge and Experience: Experience working in government, government affairs or a related field More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £60,000 - £74,000 per annum
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E Commerce & CRO Lead - 12 Month FTC

london, south east england, united kingdom
Saga Group Limited
testing tools Adobe Experience Cloud experience is desirable, but demonstrating experience with other digital experience analysis tools Project/Product management Excellent communication & interpersonal skills Proactive mindset, Analytical and strategic thinking Use of dev tools in web browsers, working with data layers, and web tools Ability to create a strategic test and learn plan. Collating and communicating … the results of AB testing (MDE, statistical significance) Experience running/inputting into a CRO strategic programme Experience using analytics tools e.g., Google Analytics Working with CRO tools e.g. Adobe Target/Tealium Have a working knowledge of HTML/CSS and JS/jQuery Saga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day More ❯
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E Commerce & CRO Lead - 12 Month FTC

west london, south east england, united kingdom
Saga Group Limited
testing tools Adobe Experience Cloud experience is desirable, but demonstrating experience with other digital experience analysis tools Project/Product management Excellent communication & interpersonal skills Proactive mindset, Analytical and strategic thinking Use of dev tools in web browsers, working with data layers, and web tools Ability to create a strategic test and learn plan. Collating and communicating … the results of AB testing (MDE, statistical significance) Experience running/inputting into a CRO strategic programme Experience using analytics tools e.g., Google Analytics Working with CRO tools e.g. Adobe Target/Tealium Have a working knowledge of HTML/CSS and JS/jQuery Saga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day More ❯
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Team Lead, HCM Implementation

Staines-Upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
ADP
and play a foundational role in establishing and scaling our UK-based Lyric HCM implementation practice. In this role, you’ll combine your leadership capabilities, project delivery expertise, and strategic thinking to guide a growing team of consultants in implementing ADP Lyric for UK clients. You will work directly with early adopter clients, shape UK deployment practices, and … Implementation at ADP, watch here. What You’ll Do: Responsibilities Be a True Partner: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, associates and internal stakeholders during implementation projects. Lead strategic conversations with clients to align Lyric HCM capabilities to UK business requirements and operating models. Lead and Inspire: Provide hands-on leadership to the UK Lyric implementation team; coach More ❯
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Security Architect

Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
security architectures, particularly within large-scale cloud environments and the highly regulated financial domain. This role demands a deep understanding of complex security challenges, a proven track record of strategic influence, and the ability to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and compliant technical solutions. Your responsibilities: Strategic Security Leadership: Define, evangelize, and evolve the overall cloud security …/knowledge/experience: Exceptional Communication: Ability to articulate complex security concepts clearly and concisely to technical teams, senior management, and non-technical stakeholders (both written and verbal). Strategic Thinking & Vision: Capability to foresee future security challenges and proactively develop long-term architectural solutions. Problem-Solving & Analytical Prowess: Strong ability to diagnose complex security issues, identify root More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £700 - £800 per day
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142831 - Program Manager

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Career Moves Group
international EPR schemes - Financial/budgeting experience - Data analysis and reporting expertise - Additional language skills - Experience in process automation and optimization - Background in sustainability or environmental consulting Required Competencies: Strategic thinking and planning Stakeholder management – Problemsolving and decision-making Project management Financial acumen Crosscultural communication Change management Risk assessment and mitigation More ❯
Employment Type: Temporary
Salary: £370 - £412 per day
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Compensation & Benefits Manager

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Sophos Group
standardize corporate global compensation and benefits strategies and programs to improve internal equity, market competitiveness, and the overall impact on the business. An individual contributor with excellent communication, partnership, strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, data analysis and interpretation, and presentation skills is needed to succeed. What You Will Do Lead internal/external market analysis including assessment of More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Power Platform Developer

Bedford, Bedfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
bpha
and want to make a real impact in enterprise-scale transformation projects? If so, we want to hear from you! At bpha, were looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Power Platform Developer to join our IT Change team. Youll be at the heart of driving digital transformation, leveraging the Microsoft stack to deliver cutting-edge solutions that improve … experience. What Youll Be Doing Leading the implementation and enhancement of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions. Advising the business on the capabilities of Microsoft technologies and guiding strategic application decisions. Collaborating with solution architects to design and build scalable systems. Mentoring junior developers and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Providing expert third-line support and maintaining … and communication skills. Proven experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure, PCF components, MS Graphs, and SharePoint. Background in delivering large transformational projects and working within agile frameworks. Strategic thinking and stakeholder management. Ability to manage multiple projects and support activities simultaneously. Desirable Extras: Experience in the social housing sector or housing systems. Knowledge of web technologies More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £50,000
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Hotel Asset Manager

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Robert Half
Asset Manager to oversee and optimise the financial and operational performance of our hotel investments across the UK. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hospitality finance, strategic asset management, and operational improvement within the UK market. This role involves analysing key performance metrics, identifying revenue opportunities, efficiencies , and working closely with hotel operators to ensure the … UK to enhance operational efficiency and cost control measures. Conduct benchmarking analysis against UK competitors and industry standards. Ensure compliance with UK hospitality regulations, brand requirements, and contractual agreements. Strategic Planning & Asset Enhancement Develop and execute long-term asset management strategies to improve property value. Oversee capital expenditure projects, renovations, and property enhancements to maintain asset quality and competitive … of hotel assets within the UK market. Assist with hotel valuations through provision of data to external valuers Market & Competitive Analysis Analyse UK regional hotel market dynamics to support strategic decision-making. Provide recommendations for pricing strategies, distribution improvements, and revenue optimisation tailored to UK consumer behaviour. Stakeholder Coordination & Compliance Ensure compliance with UK industry regulations, including licensing, taxation More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Salary negotiable
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VP, Marketing - EMEA

Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Kaseya Limited
our expectations. The thousands of people that succeed at Kaseya are prepared to go above and beyond for the betterment of our customers. Position Overview: We are seeking a strategic and results-driven VP of Marketing for the EMEA region. This executive level role is pivotal in driving pipeline generation, revenue growth, and market expansion across EMEA. The ideal … building and leading high-performing marketing teams, have a strong grasp of regional market dynamics, and a proven ability to align marketing strategies effectively with sales objectives. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Own the revenue marketing strategy for the EMEA region, aligning closely with global objectives. Collaborate with regional sales leadership to establish and achieve pipeline and revenue targets. Actively … interpret and adapt corporate marketing strategies, translating global initiatives into region-specific campaigns and programs that resonate locally while maintaining strategic alignment. Oversee the regional marketing budget and forecasting process, ensuring strategic allocation of resources across multiple marketing disciplines, campaigns, and initiatives to drive comprehensive growth and maximize return on investment. Team Leadership and Development: Lead, manage, and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Microsoft Dynamics Academy 2025 Digital Practice Newbury

Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
risual Limited
as an industry professional, Node4 has a place for you. About the role The individual will sit in in roles that span our Digital Practice. From technical wizards to strategic thinking geniuses, our Digital Practice teams work with customers to support them in achieving their Cloud, Business and Digital transformation goals. What will you be doing? The scheme More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Principal Performance Engineer

Banbury, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Kion Group AG
technical leadership skills are key, and the support of colleagues and delegation of responsibilities is instrumental, this role is not intended to have any direct line management responsibilities. Requirements: Strategic Thinking - ability to take a long-term view of technology and align software direction with business goals. Anticipates future needs, balances immediate demands with future scalability, and contributes … and Talent Development - committed to developing others by providing guidance, encouragement, and thoughtful feedback. Builds capability within the team and fosters a culture of continuous learning and growth. Systems Thinking - sees the bigger picture and understands how software interacts with hardware, people, process, and the wider business. Optimizes the whole rather than just the parts, and designs for sustainability … maintainability, and resilience. Calm Under Pressure - maintains clear thinking and steady leadership during high-stakes situations, such as critical incidents or project crises. Reassures teams, protects psychological safety, and helps focus efforts where they matter most. Technical Skills Required: Java - Extensive experience with Java is mandatory. Extensive experience in all aspects of software development. Team-leading experience. Additional skills More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Bromcom Computers Plc - Head of Marketing & Sales Operations

Bromley, Kent, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Bromcom Computers Plc
passionate about the core values on which the business has been built; loyalty, honesty, and offering true value to the education sector. We're looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Head of Marketing & Sales Operations to lead our demand generation, brand development and GTM strategies, while streamlining sales operations to support scalable, data-driven growth. This is a pivotal … leadership role that bridges strategic marketing and commercial operations. You'll manage a high-performing marketing team, oversee marketing performance, lead GTM campaigns, and drive alignment between marketing, sales, product and customer success. You will also take full ownership of sales operations. This includes pipeline management, CRM optimisation and reporting to ensure the commercial team is equipped to scale … Bromcom brand across touchpoints, ensuring consistent, compelling and audience-relevant messaging Oversee the content calendar and campaign roadmap to align with product launches and market opportunities Develop and deliver strategic PR and thought leadership, enhancing Bromcom's profile as a trusted partner in education Oversee the end-to-end sales funnel in D365, ensuring accurate forecasting and pipeline visibility More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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University Pathways Director

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
EF Education First Gruppe
Are you a driven and strategic education leader, passionate about preparing international students for success at top universities in the UK and beyond? EF Education First is seeking a forward-thinking and experienced University Pathways Director to lead our University Preparation (UP) programmes across our Oxford and Manchester campuses in the UK. Based at our Oxford campus , this … global opportunities. Join us in our shared mission of opening the world through education. About the Role - As the University Pathways Director, you will serve as the academic and strategic lead for EF's university preparation offerings in the UK. You'll work closely with UP Managers, academic staff, sales and admissions teams globally, and partner institutions to ensure … models, foundation programmes, or subject-specific pre-university curricula (e.g., A-Level, IB, Pre-Masters). Knowledge of accreditation standards such as British Council, ISI, or OfS is advantageous. Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving: Able to plan long-term, identify opportunities, and develop innovative academic solutions. Inspirational Leadership: Skilled at motivating teams, coaching managers, and creating a culture of More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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ECommerce Manager

Brighton, Sussex, United Kingdom
Lucy & Yak, Ltd
in how we deliver our brand and grow online. Reporting to the Head of Ecommerce and working closely with Digital Marketing, CRM, Creative, Tech and Brand, you'll blend strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You'll understand what makes our customer tick and use this to shape a best-in-class onsite journey across discovery, product, checkout More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Stock Optimization Project Manager

Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Primark Stores Limited
Optimisation Project Manager will lead the successfully delivery of the complex, high-impact Stock Optimisation project, within the overarching Product Model Programme. This role requires project level oversight, combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, to drive end-to-end change across systems, process and ways of working. The Stock Optimisation Project Manager will be accountable for managing More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Legal Project Manager - London

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Circle Recruitment
leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. - Strong budgeting, analytical, and communication abilities. - Proven experience of developing legal solutions for clients - Familiarity with legal tech and AI tools is a plus. - Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. - Legal or project management qualifications (e.g. APM, or LPM certifications) Key Responsibilities - Lead end-to-end project management for high-value legal More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 per annum
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Lead Product Manager

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Reed.co.uk
spans multiple product areas and underpins key experiences across our platform. You'll work closely with AI and engineering team members on a day-to-day basis, shaping the strategic direction of your domain and enabling the delivery of compelling, data-informed user experiences. You'll thrive here if you enjoy navigating complexity, collaborating across disciplines, and delivering meaningful … development. You'll also assist the Director of Product in driving alignment across teams. Key Responsibilities Partner with the Director of Product/SLT to define and deliver a strategic product roadmap for your domain, driven by data, user research and market insight Manage and mentor other Product Managers, supporting their growth, unblocking their challenges, and driving alignment across … for customer needs with a proven track record of reducing friction, simplifying user journeys and reducing cognitive load Confident working with change and ambiguity, able to balance high level strategic thinking and technical detail Strong commercial acumen, with a clear understanding of business drivers and success metrics Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills - able to bring diverse perspectives More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum
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Technical Sales Consultant Herne Bay, Kent

Herne Bay, Kent, United Kingdom
WJ
close deals and secure new business. Maintain an accurate and up-to-date sales pipeline to effectively track and manage potential opportunities. Provide reliable sales revenue forecasts to support strategic business planning and decision-making processes. This role requires a dedicated professional who can effectively balance client relationship management with strategic business development to drive company growth and … customers and at trade shows. A proven track record in Technical Sales is preferable MS Office skills across the MS Suite, particularly Word, Excel & PowerPoint You will be a strategic thinking with excellent organisational, problem-solving and relationship building skills Experience, knowledge and passion working in customer facing roles Confidence and ability to generate new business using a More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Product Manager

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Awin
driving sustainable business growth. The role involves close collaboration with data engineering, analytics, business intelligence, and product managers across the organisation to define priorities, manage delivery, and drive the strategic use of data. Key Tasks Own the product vision and roadmap for data capabilities across Awin, including data platforms, analytics tools, and data integrations Translate complex business and user … technical stakeholders Familiarity with GDPR and data privacy best practices in a digital business context Comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving complex problems Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into execution A collaborative, pragmatic, and outcome-focused approach Ideally scrum certified product owner or equivalent (expired is acceptable) Working knowledge More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary
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Strategic Thinking
the South East
10th Percentile
£32,500
25th Percentile
£42,000
Median
£65,000
75th Percentile
£78,750
90th Percentile
£120,000